Today, Obama turns 48-- the second youngest U.S. president; first one goes to JFK. I hope the media can, today, put aside the BS on the inane claims that he was not actually born in Hawaii. Instead, let's discuss how he has the energy to accomplish so much at his age, though to some of you it may be the opposite.
An article I read--I believe in the NY Times--outlined his entire week. Since I cannot locate the article, here's what I remember reading. Almost every morning before work, he squeezes in a workout of at least an hour. This is during the hours most of us are struggling to crawl out of bed. After committing to his paternal duties, he starts his workday. Again, if you're like me, you're bumbling around the house still trying to get ready. He sits down with the national security bureaus every morning to discuss topics of vital importance. (Note: Bush refused to be briefed on weekends, no matter how important.) Aside from a few breaks and a sit-down dinner with the family, he works continuously throughout the day to the point one must brief him while walking with him to the next destination. He finally ends the day late at night, around 9-11pm.
Next time you see him visiting Five Guys or out with Michelle on date night, remember, his extraordinary ways warrants these outings. We should praise him on his strong work ethic and let it inspire us to be more productive citizens.
Word is he's not having a bash this year--he deserves one. Instead, he humbly passes the torch to Helen Thomas, the Hearst columnist who never lets her age hinder her performance at the White House briefings. After singing Thomas Happy Birthday--she turns 89--he gives her cupcakes and tells her, "I will leave it up to you, Helen, how you want to distribute the cupcakes." I'm guessing Gibbs did not get one.
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